Category Archives: Uncategorized

Pink Eye – An Overview – Optical Care Facts by Top Optician in Mauritius

Pink eye or conjunctivitis is an eye infection. The redness which is associated with the condition gives it the name. Itchiness, thick or watery discharge are common occurrences. The clear outer layer of the eyes gets inflamed and the condition presides. It is quite easy to treat and is not much to worry about, as stated by the experts at the optical store in Port Louis. It can be Viral or Bacterial Both the viral and bacterial forms are highly Read More...

How to Choose the Best Frames? Guide from Optician in Mauritius

While buying new frames, we always want it to suit our faces to the fullest capacity. The optometrist in Port Louis always suggests the clients to choose the frames as per the personality of the individual as well. Going only by style is not the wise step. Our glasses make a huge difference in our looks. So what are the face shapes and what frame shapes suit those? There are various shapes in the faces of different individuals as has Read More...

Selecting the right glasses: Bifocal, Progressive or Single-Vision reading glasses

i2i Optical is undoubtedly one of  the best optical store in Mauritius with wide range of collection of optical frames. Here we are discussing about various forms of reading glasses .  The various forms of reading glasses are as follows:- Single-Vision The most common prescription lens is the single vision. It features one field of vision or one prescription power in the full lens. These are meant for correcting myopia or near-sightedness or far-sightedness. Whatever be the issue with your eyes, Read More...

How Harmful are Floaters in your Vision?

It is very common to see floating dots or strands in your vision. This sort of floaters is more common for those with short-sightedness. There are many who are seeing these since their birth! When you see these for a long period of time, your brain gets used to them and ends up ignoring them. According to the leading opticians in Mauritius and elsewhere, one or two floaters are quite harmless. Sometimes, the gel that helps your vision is the reason Read More...

Age Related Macular Degeneration – Treatment Options

As we have already discussed in our previous blogs about Age related macular degeneration, how to detect and its progress and risks. Though treatment may slow the disease and keep you from severe loss of vision, yet till now it has no cure. So regular visit to the Doctor is recommended. A three series blog about Age related macular degeneration, today in the third series we will share about the treatment options. Age Related Macular Degeneration – Treatment Options Anti-angiogenic drugs: These medications Read More...

Age Related Macular Degeneration – Part 2: Progress and Risk

Age related macular degeneration also known as AMD is a common eye condition and is a leading cause of vision loss among aged people (50 and above). AMD causes damage to the macula, which is a small spot near the center of the retina and the part of the eye which is needed for central, clear and sharp vision, and thus it lets us see objects that are straight ahead. We have started a three series blog about age related Read More...

Some Insights about Macular Degeneration

Before we get into the problem of macular degeneration, you need to know what the macula is. It is the central area in the retina, a small portion actually, that helps to define the vision. For example, the macula of the retina helps to recognize and distinguish faces, read a book by identifying alphabets or simply watch TV. Without a properly functioning macula, these differentiations of the vision would be lost to a person. With age, the macula of Read More...